Show notes

Are you a chocolate lover? Have you gone crazy for cacao? Then, this episode is for you! 

We’re diving into all things chocolate, all things cacao. Is there a difference? We’ll let you know! 

This might be one of our favorite topics of all time, plus with the holidays coming up, chocolate is on the mind, right? But, if you’re trying to make better wellness decisions, cut back on the sugar, or support small, local, and ethical businesses, then it’s time to get educated and choose wiser. Thankfully, there are better alternatives and we’re breaking it down for you so you’re armed with tips and tricks on how to find and eat better-for-you chocolate. It’s true! The good stuff offers health benefits, so there’s no time to waste! Let’s dig in!

In This Episode:

Health benefits of cacao (2:55 )

One clue to getting better chocolate (3:41 )

Magnesium content in chocolate (3:52 )

Benefits of magnesium (5:06 )

Theobromine as a primary stimulant in chocolate (6:40 )

The world of craft chocolate (10:11 )

Ingredients to look for in chocolate (15:43 )

Brands to look for (17:27 )

Inclusion bars v purest bars v confections (24:16 )

What I recommend for people looking to cut down or avoid sugar (25:45 )

A recipe for period hot chocolate (26:40 )

Bulletproof cacao recipe (28:20 )

For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e033